Choose the underlined word or phrase that is incorrect in standard English in each of the following sentences.
29. She was too tired not to walk any further.
A. too B. not to C. any D. further
30. In case it will rain hard this afternoon, you should take the raincoat with you.
A. it will rain B. this afternoon C. should take D. with you
Choose the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences.
6. Exercising will help you stay in shape.
A. slim B. chubby C. keep fit D. tall
7. Lynn found the whole situation hilarious.
A. extremely funny B. white funny
C. extremely safe D. quite safe
Choose the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences.
8. It was strange to hear her voice again.
A. unusual B. familiar C. same D. normal
9. The Australian Curriculum explains what all young Australians should be taught.
A. course B. subjects C. interests D. set of courses
Choose the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences.
39. If you are going out tonight, you will have to count me out.
A. excluded me B. number me C. persuade me D. ask for my permission
40. He comes from a very wealthy family, so he has a lot expensive cars.
A. rich B. traditional C. expensive D. Normal
41. In the United State, almost everyone, at one time or another, has been a volunteer.
A. nearly B. hardly C. mostly D. scarcely
42. Americans have had the tradition of volunteering and helping one another since the early days of the country.
A. something new and modern. B. something old and last long.
C. something precious and rare. D. something common and cheap.
43. Going to the zoo is an exciting experience. You have a chance to look at a lot animals.
A. very boring B. very interesting C. very uncommon D. very cheap
Rewrite the following sentences that keep the same meaning.(If=>Unless)
5. If you don’t rest yourself you really will be ill.
=> Unless ……………………………..……………………
1.If you don't study harder, you 'll get bad marks.
=> Unless ..........................................................................
2.Unless this man is a driver, he can’t help you move by car.
=>If.................................................................................................................................
3. If he doesn't practice writing every day, he can't improve his writing skill.
=> Unless ..........................................................................
6. If you are absent from school, you have to write a sick-note.
Choose the word or phrase that is CLOSET in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences.
15. To tell the truth it’s a bit weird being out here on my own.
A. common B. good C. strange D. usual
Choose the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences.
16. New cars will help you keep track of your health by reminding you to take medicine.
A. follow B. record C. observe D. ignore
Choose the underlined part that needs correcting in each sentence below.
17. Children today spend much fewer time playing outdoors than before. ____________
A B C D
18. Young children sometimes ask unique questions , do they? ____________
A B C D
19. Disease spreads in overcrowded areas more quickly than in sparsely population ones . ____________
A B C D
Complete the following passage by filling in each gap with a suitable word.
When you hear the woek '' bank'' what do you think ? A (1) ........... to put money? The land on the edge of a river? to depend on something or someone? If you choose any of (2) ........ things you're right. Why? Because words often have (3) .............. than one meaning. The tricky part is fiuring out (4) .......... meaning is appropriate.
Choosing the correct meaning of a word depends on (5) .......... things. First, it depends on the words and (6) ............ sorrounding your particular word. The other words and sentences give you context clues. (7) ................., the meaning depends on how the word is (8) ................. in the sentence. Is it a noun, a verb, (9) .............. adjective or a part of a phrase? Knowing the word's part of speech will (10) ............. you discover the word's precise meaning.
finish each of the following sentences in such a way that is it as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence.
1.Hurry up or you will be late.
->If.........................................................
2.Unless you are careful,you will cut yourself with that knife.
->If..........................................................................................................
3.If i will have time,I'll help you.
->Unless..................................................
4.I only come if they invite me.
->Unless...........................................................................
5.The park is over there,only 5 minutes walk.
->If you walk..................................................
6.Leave me alone or I'll call the police
->Unless...............................................................
7.You must tell me the whole truth or I won't help you.
->Unless...................................................................
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentences:
1. I didn't know that you were in hospital, so I didn't visit you.
2. Hurry up or you will be late
3. She is very busy, so she can't help me now
4. He didn't phone me because he didn't know my phone number
5. You're unfit because you don't take exercise
6. Unless you are careful, you will cut yourself with that knife
7. If i have time, I'll help you. => Unless.......
8. Dick often causes accidents because he drives carelessly
9. I can't apply for that job because I don't know English
10. He didn't study his lessons very carefully, so he gets bad marks now
11. Susan is overweight because she eats too much chocolate
12. His father often punishesvhim for his laziness
13. Study harder or you'll fail in the next exam
14. We did not visit the museum because we had no time
15. Without Jack's help, I wouldn't have been able to move the table
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
English is the first language of many people in countries outside the United Kingdom. When you meet speakers of English from around the world, you immediately notice that they do not speak in the same way. There are also some (23) …………… in the words they use, including the names of (24) …………… objects that are part of everyone's daily life. Although pronunciation and (25) …………… are not the same everywhere, it is interesting that English speakers (26) ……………. opposite sides of the world can understand each other quite easily. It does not seem to matter where they learnt the language. And of course, this is one reason why speakers of other languages are keen on learning English too. If you know English, you are more (27) ……………… to be able to study or work in all sorts of exciting places, such as the United States or Australia.
23. A. mistakes B. corrections C. changes D. differences
24. A. common B. popular C. favourite D. general
25. A. reading B. composition C. dictation D. vocabulary
26. A. of B. in C. from D. at
27. A. likely B. probably C. possibly D. luckily
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
Are Sports Bad for Kids?
People think children should play sports. Sports are fun, and children stay healthy while playing with others. However, playing sports can have negative effects on children. It may produce feelings of poor self-esteem or aggressive behavior in some children. According to research on kids and sports, 40 million kids play sports in the US. Of these, 18 million say they have been yelled at or called names while playing sports. This leaves many children with a bad impression of sports. They think sports are just too aggressive.
Many researchers believe adults, especially parents and coaches, are the main cause of too much aggression in children’s sports. They believe children copy aggressive adult behavior. This behavior is then further reinforced through both positive and negative feedback. Parents and coaches are powerful teachers because children usually look up to them. Often these adults behave aggressively themselves, sending children the message that winning is everything. At children’s sporting events, parents may yell insults at other players or cheer when their child behaves aggressively. As well, children may be taught that hurting other players is acceptable, or they may be pushed to continue playing even when they are injured. In addition, the media makes violence seem exciting. Children watch adult sports games and see violent behavior replayed over and over on television.
As a society, we really need to face up to this problem and do something about it. Parents and coaches should act as better examples for children. They also need to teach children better values. They should teach children to enjoy themselves whether they win or not. It is not necessary to knock yourself out to enjoy sports. Winning is not everything. In addition, children should not be allowed to continue to play when they are injured. Sending a child with an injury into a game gives the child the message that health is not as important as winning. If we make some basic changes, children might learn to enjoy sports again.
28. What is the main idea of the reading?
A. Children often become like their parents.
B. Children need to play sports in school.
C. Playing sports may have negative results.
D. Some sports can cause health problems.
29. How many children said they had some negative experience when playing sports?
A. All of the children B. More than half of the children
C. Less than half of the children D. About ten percent of the children
30. Which is described as the main cause of more aggressive playing?
A. Adults B. Children with low grades in school
C. New rules in sports D. Other players
31. What does the writer suggest?
A. Aggressive sports should not be shown on television.
B. Children should not play sports until high school.
C. Coaches should be required to study child psychology.
D. Parents should teach children to play sports for fun and exercise.
32. What would probably NOT be done when “facing up to a problem”?
A. Ignoring the problem B. Finding the reason
C. Admitting there is a problem D. Looking for a solution